Hillcrest High School Winter Sports Exchange
Thursday 14th August will be remembered as a huge day for Ōtūmoetai College sport! Over 200 of our student-athletes, along with coaches, managers, and staff, hit the road bright and early—departing at 6:30am—to cross the Kaimais for our first AWAY Sports Exchange for decades with Hillcrest High School.
We were welcomed with a moving pōwhiri that set the tone for a day filled with fierce competition, school pride, and unforgettable moments. From the first whistle to the last, every match was hard-fought, with sportsmanship shining both on and off the field/court—a true reflection of our school values.
Playing on Hillcrest’s home turf/courts during school hours, with shoulder-to-shoulder spectators, gave our athletes a taste of high-intensity sport in a packed atmosphere. And just like last year, the Exchange came down to the wire… Ōtūmoetai College claimed victory, winning the Te Pou Tū Ki Te Rangi 11–9!
A massive thank you to the Sports Departments of both schools, and to every coach, manager, and staff member who helped create a day our student-athletes will never forget.
With multiple cameras being used, we will have photos showcasing our student-athletes in next week’s newsletter!
Bay of Plenty Secondary School Senior Badminton Championships
Ōtūmoetai College was represented at the Bay of Plenty Senior Badminton Championships by five teams on Wednesday 13th August, an increase from the number qualified last year.
Senior A Boys Crowned Baywide Champions!
Saturday 16th August was a massive day on the court for Ōtūmoetai College basketball. Our Senior A Boys battled their way through the competition to be crowned Baywide Senior Champions—a huge achievement and a testament to their hard work, teamwork, and determination.
Our Senior Girls opened the day in style with a strong win, before taking on two top-quality opponents. While the results didn’t fall our way, the grit, fight, and spirit they showed was outstanding.
Well done to all our athletes for proudly representing our Kura!
FUNDRAISER ALERT
Ōtūmoetai whānau – it’s time to rally behind our badminton stars! 🏸🔥
Sven and Ryan are heading to Badminton Nationals during Winter Tournament Week this August, and they’ve come up with an epic way to help fund their journey…
🎉 Introducing their custom-made 3D Mini Shuttle Keychains – the perfect way to show your support and rep the sport! 💥🔑
Want one? Flick an email to svery3d@gmail.com to grab yours and back the boys on their nationals mission!
Volleyball Skills Development
🔥 Calling All Volleyballers! 🔥
Summer is coming… and that means it’s time to sharpen those volleyball skills! 🏐💥
Our Skills Development Sessions are now LIVE. Whether you’re new to the game or looking to level up, these sessions are your chance to get a head start before the season kicks off!
⚠️ Reminder: Your winter sport trainings and games still come first – but if you’re free, we’d love to see you on court!
📅 SESSION TIMES:
BOYS
👦 Y9 – Thursday, lunchtime @ Old Gym
👨🎓 Y10–12 – Monday, 6:45am–8am @ Action Centre
GIRLS
👧 Y9 – Friday, lunchtime @ Action Centre
👩 Y10 – Friday, 3:30pm–5pm @ Action Centre
👑 Seniors – Wednesday, 3:30pm–5pm @ Old Gym
Bring your energy, bring your mates, and let’s spike into summer! 🏐🔥
Wrestling at ŌTC
Ōtūmoetai College Athletes: Unleash Your Potential with Strength & Conditioning (S&C)!
Here at Ōtūmoetai College, we’re dedicated to helping you become the best athlete you can be. While honing skills and training hard are essential, a strong foundation is crucial for success. That’s where S&C comes in!
S&C isn’t just about lifting weights. It’s a tailored program designed to build your strength, power, endurance, and agility – all the physical tools you need to dominate your sport. It can help you:
* Reduce injury risk: By strengthening your muscles and improving your movement mechanics, S&C helps you avoid setbacks.
* Boost performance: Increased strength and power translates to an increase in performance regardless of the sports or position; Stronger, Faster, more Powerful.
* Enhance recovery: S&C improves your body’s ability to bounce back from intense training sessions, keeping you at peak performance.
Ready to take your game to the next level? Make sure you attend our S&C program here at Ōtūmoetai College!
See the Term 3 timetable (Weeks 1 -6).
Ōtūmoetai College Alumni
We are looking to start an alumni of any previous students of Ōtūmoetai College – if you would like to be included, please click on the link below.
